Best Dartington Walks
| Select Your Walk | Walk 1 (3.4 miles) | Walk 2 (2.3 miles) | Walk 3 (2.1 miles) | Walk 4 (4.5 miles) |
| Dartington Hall | Dartington Hall Gardens | Dartington Hall & river Dart | Totnes |
For more than a century the Dartington region has attracted artists, musicians and walkers alike.
Dartington Cider Press & Dartington Hall are not only a popular tourist attractions but also centres for great walks.
 | Best Southhams Walks |
 | Pay & Display Cider Press, nr Dartington |
 | Postcode TQ9 6TQ |
FAQs
How difficult are the walks?
Walks 1 & 4 are longer than 3 miles and include climbs .
Walks 2 & 3 are easy.
Where can I park To start a walk In Dartington?
All parking is Pay & Display.
For walks 1& 4 park at the Dartington Cider Press else park at Dartington Hall
Are there any pubs Or cafés nearby or en route?
Both Dartington Cider Press and Dartington Hall have cafes.
Dartington Hall has a pub.
Can I download the Dartington walking routes To my GPS?
Yes. The routes have downloadable GPX files for compatible GPS devices And mobile navigation applications, as well as FIT files for compatible sports watches.
Where can I find out more about GSX or FIT files?
Check out this link.
Walk 1 Dartington Hall & Deer Park (3.4 miles)
Difficulty:
A most delightful walk taking in Dartington Hall, its gardens and part of the new deer park enclosure.
 | Start : Dartington Cyder Press |
The Walk
A This delightful walk starts at the famous Cider Press.
Walk down towards the bridge. Just before the bridge turn left onto a cycle path.
B Follow cycle path along the stream and after 0.2 miles turn left up a public footpath (ignore another path which turns sharp left ) .
C When you reach a lane turn right then soon where the woods start turn right again.
This takes you through the impressive and tranquil gardens of Dartington Hall.
D The medieval hall built between 1388 and 1400 for John Holand, Earl of Huntingdon, half-brother to Richard II. After John was beheaded, the Crown owned the estate until it was acquired in 1559 by Sir Arthur Champernowne, Vice-Admiral of the West under Elizabeth I. The Champernowne family lived in the Hall for 366 years.
EFollow lane past Car Park then where it splits take the left fork , Warren Lane. At the start of the forest take a footpath left, and continue roughly maintaining this direction towards the river.
F There is an option to explore the village of Staverton , its Church (no pub) and a fascinating medieval bridge.
In the distance you may hear the hoots of the Buckfastleigh and Totnes steam train.
G A public footpath takes you through Old Parsonage Farm and back to the Cider Press.
| Walk 1 | |
length: | 3.4 miles |
time: | 1hr 20 mins |
terrain: | tracks, paths |
| lanes | |
main roads | 0 % |
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Walk 2 Dartington Hall Gardens (2.3 miles)
Difficulty:
Equally enjoyable, this short & easy walk takes you into the beautiful gardens of Dartington Hall.
Dartington Hall has a 
cafe and 
pub.
| Start : Dartington Cyder Press |
Walk 3 Dartington Hall & River Dart (2.8 miles)
Difficulty:
| Start : Dartington Hall |
This popular walk combines Dartington Hall gardens with the peaceful river Dart following public and permissive footpaths.
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| Pay & Display Dartington Hall |
Walk 4 Circular walk to Totnes (4.5 miles)
Difficulty:
| Start : Dartington Cyder Press |
This circular walk from the Cider Press to Totnes is 4.5 miles long ; part of the route follows the river Dart.
See map .
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